Tara Martin

Tara Martin is a Professor in the Department of Forest and Conservation Sciences at the University of British Columbia's Faculty of Forestry. She leads the Conservation Decisions Lab, focusing on applied conservation science and ecosystem-climate interactions.

• Research Areas: Applied Conservation Science, Ecosystems and Climate Change
• Location: Forest Sciences Centre 4607, 2424 Main Mall, Vancouver, BC

Research Interests center on transforming ecological data into actionable conservation strategies. Her work addresses cumulative effects, biodiversity recovery pathways, and integrating Indigenous knowledge with scientific approaches. Recent studies examine salmon ecosystems, invasive species dynamics, and UAV-based monitoring across coastal and freshwater habitats.

Technical Expertise spans decision science frameworks, LiDAR applications for wildlife research, and multispectral imagery analysis. Her 2024-2025 publications highlight advancements in Priority Threat Management, cultural keystone places, and microsatellite-based invasion tracking.

Laboratory employs cutting-edge tools like hourly UAV acquisitions for tidal ecosystem analysis and develops decision-making frameworks for international conservation coordination.